Online RN to BSN Programs

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I am looking to find out if anyone knows of any good online RN to BSN programs. I have already looked at the Excelsior program and the University of Wyoming Programs. Those are the 2 programs that I could find that had reasonable cost. I cant exactly afford some of the $300 per credit hour courses. So if anyone knows of any other moderately priced online programs I would appreciate their input. Thanks for your time.

I am a diploma RN and have been working on my BSN through California State University, Dominguez Hills - On-Line. I have also checked out other Insititutions for comparisons in price as well as curriculum required. I was told by one Private University that the "Online" courses all charge the same standard price which was $368.00 per credit hour. I was informed by a state goverened University that the above statement is not true and that private colleges can and do charge more. If anyone has more information regarding the per credit hour fees for online, I also would appreciate the info.

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Generally online courses are the same as on campus courses. Some charge a moderate technology fee. Each college is different. I have seen some who charge their online students in-state tuition rates no matter where they live. The important thing is to check proves yourself.

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Generally online courses are the same as on campus courses. Some charge a moderate technology fee. Each college is different. I have seen some who charge their online students in-state tuition rates no matter where they live. The important thing is to check proves yourself.

Thanks for the info. I guess I will stick with CSUDH even though I have moved back East, actually Southeast. One of the nice things about online programs is that the location of the base college or unversity is not a major issue.

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Thanks for the info. I guess I will stick with CSUDH even though I have moved back East, actually Southeast. One of the nice things about online programs is that the location of the base college or unversity is not a major issue.

In CA is just depends what school you are attending.

If it is all online...you are going to pay both financially and with your time...there is something due each week and generally in a completely online course, the courses are quite expensive ( RN-BSN is about $10,000 )

A few of my colleagues did University of Phoenix and they paid $1600 per six week class( see above figure), which they had to take loans out for. I went to a California University and paid $1100 per semester with no loans needed.

I love the fact that when I start practice I dont' have to worry about loan payments.

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In CA is just depends what school you are attending.

If it is all online...you are going to pay both financially and with your time...there is something due each week and generally in a completely online course, the courses are quite expensive ( RN-BSN is about $10,000 )

A few of my colleagues did University of Phoenix and they paid $1600 per six week class( see above figure), which they had to take loans out for. I went to a California University and paid $1100 per semester with no loans needed.

I love the fact that when I start practice I dont' have to worry about loan payments.

Must be nice to enjoy those low tuition rates that CA has. I think they may be the lowest in the nation. Wonder why that is?

10,000 is not unheard of for an RN-BSN program, pretty much the norm I would think.

mona

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University of Wyoming is MUCH lower than that. $140 (that includes the online fee per credit hour) per credit hour, and there's only 26-30 hours to take for the entire program if i recall. I could be a little off on that number tho. So basically less than 5K to complete the program online.

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University of Wyoming is MUCH lower than that. $140 (that includes the online fee per credit hour) per credit hour, and there's only 26-30 hours to take for the entire program if i recall. I could be a little off on that number tho. So basically less than 5K to complete the program online.
Are the prices you have quoted for UW for residents of Wyoming or anyone who takes their online courses?
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Are the prices you have quoted for UW for residents of Wyoming or anyone who takes their online courses?

IF i'm reading the material right, its online regardless of where you live. However, go to UW's website, to the nursing program (i don't have the link in front of me) and email them. The head of the dept is Maureen Lutterman, and she's EXCELLENT and answers so many questions. Ask her!!! I think someone here (i'll look and see) is on the east coast doing UW's online program too. I'll let you know.

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IF i'm reading the material right, its online regardless of where you live. However, go to UW's website, to the nursing program (i don't have the link in front of me) and email them. The head of the dept is Maureen Lutterman, and she's EXCELLENT and answers so many questions. Ask her!!! I think someone here (i'll look and see) is on the east coast doing UW's online program too. I'll let you know.

PM Pixiel. She's doing the program, and i don't think she's a resident of Wyoming. Or go the the Wyoming Nurses Forum, there's a discussion going on there too.

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I Am Working On My Bsn Online From The University Of Northern Alabama.totally Online , I Have One Class Left And Have Never Set Foot On Campus. I Live Out Of State ,but They Don't Charge Out Of State Tuition, They Call It A Distance Learning Fee. I Am Taking A 6 Hour Class $1099. But I Get Tuition Reimbursement When I Get My Grades Back. It's Alot Of Reaseach Mainly,the Clinicals Are Research, No Hands On. You Can Pick Anywhere You Want To Go To Do Clinical.lots Of Online Discussions And Of Course Papers. You Don't Have To Have All Acedemics Completed Before You Start. It Is Called A Flex Track Rn-bsn Program. 1-800-talk-una Is The Number. I Have Loved The Program And Will Recommend It To Anyone That Is Interested In Obtaining Bsn. :)

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I Am Working On My Bsn Online From The University Of Northern Alabama.totally Online , I Have One Class Left And Have Never Set Foot On Campus. I Live Out Of State ,but They Don't Charge Out Of State Tuition, They Call It A Distance Learning Fee. I Am Taking A 6 Hour Class $1099. But I Get Tuition Reimbursement When I Get My Grades Back. It's Alot Of Reaseach Mainly,the Clinicals Are Research, No Hands On. You Can Pick Anywhere You Want To Go To Do Clinical.lots Of Online Discussions And Of Course Papers. You Don't Have To Have All Acedemics Completed Before You Start. It Is Called A Flex Track Rn-bsn Program. 1-800-talk-una Is The Number. I Have Loved The Program And Will Recommend It To Anyone That Is Interested In Obtaining Bsn. :)

How many classes are required to take there....or the minimum, I should ask? I would like to get as many classes out of the way at the cc during summer semesters, etc, while working on my ADN. After getting my RN, I plan on persuing a RN-BSN.

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How many classes are required to take there....or the minimum, I should ask? I would like to get as many classes out of the way at the cc during summer semesters, etc, while working on my ADN. After getting my RN, I plan on persuing a RN-BSN.

I AM SENDING SAMPLE FROM THEIR WEB SITE, IF YOU HAVE TAKEN A FEW ELECTIVES YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE TO TAKE BOTH LITS OR CIVS. I HAD TAKEN PHILOSOPHY,MUSIC APPREC, AND PE SO I ONLY HAD TO TAKE LIT 1. YOU CAN CLEP SOME CLASSES, I HAVE NEVER HAD THE CONFIDENCE TO DO THAT.MAYBE THIS WILL HELP YOU GET AN IDEA,IF I CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY MORE INFO LET ME KNOW. :) Flex-Track RN to BSN Online Program

Office: 227 Stevens Hall Phone: (256) 765-4931 Fax: (256) 765-4701

Coordinator - Wanda Bradford Email: [email protected]

Program Specialist - Sandra Thompson Email: [email protected]

Sample schedule for RN Students UNA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE DESCRIPTION CREDIT

AREA I

EN 111 (120) Freshman Comp I 3

EN 112 (121) Freshman Comp II 3

AREA II

EN 231 Literature of the Western World I 3

EN 232 Literature of the Western World II 3

COM 201 Fundamentals of Speech 3

*Art, Music, Theatre, Philosophy, Religion,

or Foreign Language 3

AREA III

**MA 110 Finite Mathematics 3

***CH 101 Intro. Inorganic Chemistry 4

***CH 102 Intro. Organic Chemistry 4

AREA IV

****HI 101/102 U.S. History I or

Survey of World Civilization I 3

****HI 201/202 U.S. History II or

Survey of World Civilization II 3

ED 299 Growth and Development 3

PY 102 Introduction to Psychology 3

AREA V

Bi 141 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4

BI 142 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4

BI 307 Microbiology 4

MA 147 Elementary Statistics 3

HES 342 Nutrition 3

GENERAL ELECTIVES:

Enough that total credit hours for graduation will equal 128 or above.

*AR 170, 180, 281, 282; MU 222, 244; Theatre 210; PHL 201; RE 221, 231, or Foreign Language

**or MA 112, 113, 115, 125, 126, 227, 237, 238

***Laboratories Required

****Must be a History Series

(Actual schedules will vary)

Spring Semester Summer Semester Fall Semester

NU416 - Role Theory (6 hrs) NU303 - Nursing Research (3 hrs) NU302 - Community Nursing (6hrs)

NU411 - Leadership (6 hrs) NU305 - Physical Assessment (3 hrs) NU418 - Concepts, Issues & Theories in Nursing (6hrs)

Professional Nursing Course Descriptions

NU302 - Community Nursing - Introduces wellness theory in promoting health behaviors of families,

groups, and communities, while appropriately networking with community resources. (6 semester hours)

NU303 - Nursing Research - Introduces the research process in nursing. Focuses on the use of

research in nursing practice. (3 semester hours)

NU305 - Physical Assessment - Focuses on techniques of physical assessment, normal assessment

findings, selected abnormal findings, and changes in assessment findings across the life span. (3 semester hours)

NU418 - Concepts, Issues & Theories in Nursing - Focuses on the nursing process in clinical practice.

Topics include selected concepts and issues related to professional nursing. (6 semester hours)

NU411 - Leadership - Teaches concepts of leadership roles in nursing. (6 semester hours)

NU416 - Role Theory - Introduces the concept of expanded nurse roles in meeting the diverse

needs of present day society. (6 semester hours)

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Thanks for this info! :)

I originally started out in 1991 planning on getting my BSN, but life's little mishaps didn't let me follow through. Now, I have a scholarship for an ADN, but seriously plan on getting my BSN afterwards. (even if it is just a mind thing...just to know I did it.) :rolleyes:

So far I have:

Composition I - A

Compostion II - B

American Lit - B

Student Lit - C

Intro to PYSCH - A

Intro to SOCIO - C

U.S. History - A

College Algebra - B

American GOVT - B

Intro to SPEECH- A

Comp. Literacy - A

Beg. Typing - A

Spanish I - B

Spanish II - B

Spanish III - B

Beg. Tennis - B

Weight Training - A

Beg. Bowling - A

Int. Bowling - A

After my ADN, I also will have: A&P 1, A&P 2, Micro, Dev. Psych, and of course, the required nursing courses, and clinicals.

I just would like to find something 1) I can afford, 2) completely online, 3) with a good reputation, 4) always will be accepted by any hospital, and 5) minimal classes, or many classes I already have, so it won't take an additional four years to complete.

With many universities accepting 60 credit hours to transfer, do they include the nursing courses in those hours? As it is, the ADN program I am going to is 72 credits, I believe. I would hate to have to repeat a class at a university if I already had to take it for the ADN. :uhoh3:

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